Award

1-2-1 Counselling Support

DUDLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Award

14 Apr 2026 at 08:00

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Summary of the contracting process

This public procurement process conducted by Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council focuses on providing "1-2-1 Counselling Support" services. The procurement, categorised under "services" with a CPV classification of "Counselling services," took place in the UKG36 region, which is part of the West Midlands. The process has reached the Award stage, with a contract being signed and the service provision planned from 1st September 2025 to 31st March 2026, valued at £30,000. The award was made on 26th August 2025 to ASPIRE4U COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY, a supplier identified as a VCSE and SME. The contracting authority has classified itself as a sub-central government public authority and handled communications through their procurement email.

For businesses specialising in counselling services, particularly those adept at providing professional and confidential support, this tender presents an opportunity to establish or expand their presence in the public sector market. Companies like ASPIRE4U Community Interest Company, which are experienced in delivering compassionate support, are well-suited to compete and collaborate in such initiatives. This contract illustrates a demand for skilled service providers capable of facilitating participants' improvement in employment readiness. Interested enterprises with similar capabilities could explore future collaborations with Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council or other authorities seeking such services. The opportunity for growth is substantial, especially for VCSEs and SMEs with relevant expertise in counselling and support services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

1-2-1 Counselling Support

Notice Description

We have an opportunity for a Service Provider to deliver 1-2-1 Counselling support for participants who require additional support to overcome issues and concerns to move them into or closer to employment. Service providers should be established and highly experienced at providing a non-judgmental, professional, compassionate, and confidential counselling service. Counselling sessions should aim to help participants overcome difficulties, working through any issues that affect them to help them see themselves more positively and plan for their future.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068181
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033525-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

85312320 - Counselling services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£30,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Aug 20258 months ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DUDLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DUDLEY
Postcode
DY1 1HF
Post Town
Dudley
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG36 Dudley
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Dudley
Electoral Ward
St. James's
Westminster Constituency
Dudley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ASPIRE4U COMMUNITY INTEREST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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